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(2) So, for our first article in the series, what questions might you have for us? For example, I do recall someone mentioning our interpretation of tempo in a thread - we can provide a short answer in the Q&A, with references to other material.
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(1) We're going to start a new, let's say, monthly Q&A article series (depending on uptake, of course). This will allow us to not only clue in on what your needs are, but to provide some staying power for the answers. Also, if questions are recurrent, we can add them to our FAQ!
Callum demonstrates reverso sottano with s sharp as part of #deedofalms2021 rising cuts are more difficult!
Here are some highlights of our Deed of Alms 2020 youtu.be/tfkkhmiL0Yc via @YouTube
Hello! We’re about to have a DIGITAL DEED OF ARMS and you are invited! Follow the link, read, participate, and donate. There will be a prize for the best entry! boarstooth.net/new-events/20…
Safe sparring with steel requires training, good equipment, and calm control. Let’s all go@slow when sparring returns; we’re all out of practice!
A grapple/throw drill for #armizare All of us are looking forward to a return to training! This is #hoplologia ‘s last training night before lockdown.
Grappling out of armour just as essential. Here’s Maestro Greg Mele demonstrating a throw from #armizare
Grappling is an essential part of contests in armour. IAS rules allow the safe use of the full array of medieval techniques. armizare.org/
More from the #hopliteexperiment at #wmaw2019 looking at theories of hoplite warfare snd the clash of the phalanx .
Maestro Greg Mele demonstrates the universal IAS form for ‘sword in one hand’ a basic teaching tool and part of the IAS curriculum . We support instructors!
Another Infantry experiment, armoured spears vs (more) unarmoured spears. Fun, safe, and part of the IAS commitment to experimental combat archaeology AND experiential reenactment. We’re developing rules for crossbows, bills, the full array of Medieval weapons!
Not a bohurt or a competition, this was one of the experiments on Medieval infantry combat at #wmaw2019 This run looked at armoured infantry vs close formation spears. We support academic researchers with experimental archaeology.
